Daniel Silke
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Category:
Speaker
Location:
South Africa
Preferred Language:
English
Tags:
Businessman,Political Analyst,Professional Speaker,Trend analyst,Webinars
Profile:
Guest Speaker Daniel Silke is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading political economy analysts and most passionate keynote speakers. His success lies in blending both economic and political trends in highly accessible yet insightful presentations. As Director of the Political Futures Consultancy based in Cape Town, Silke serves a host of major global blue-chip companies with outstanding keynotes and workshops aimed at the conference and events industries. He has over 15 years’ experience in delivering flagship presentations on Global, African and South African political and economic trends alongside providing essential strategic foresight for business entities large and small.
Silke holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cape Town in South African and International Politics and was attached to the university's Institute for the Study of Public Policy where he tutored within the broader Department of Political Studies. Silke then served in public office as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament and City Councillor in the City of Cape Town holding positions of whip for his party as well as portfolio committee chair for economic development. Since launching his consultancy, Silke has become a familiar name on the corporate speaking circuit and in the media - both within his native South Africa and overseas.
Silke's client list client includes Bank of America, Maersk, Mazars, Barclays Africa, Marriott International, Oracle, CISCO, PwC, Investec, PPC, Actemium, FirstRand, Grant Thornton, Deloittes, Gartner, Momentum, Sanlam, Estee Lauder, FNB, BMW and ABSA amongst others. Silke has addressed the World Travel Forum in Istanbul, the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum in Bermuda, The Cross Border Planning conference in London and Singapore, the African & Arabian Hotel & Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, Kigali, Nairobi and Dubai as well as the World Affairs Council and Fulbright Association in Washington DC. He has also spoken before the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sydney.
He has lectured extensively to university audiences in the United States with contracts recently at the Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh PA and Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida. He is also a global political trend/risk consultant for GLG based in New York City and is on Duke Corporate Education panel of speakers.
Silke is constantly in demand for his credible and insightful commentaries from global and domestic media houses. He has appeared on the BBC, Sky Australia, Australian Broadcasting Company, France 24, CGTN (China) Newsmax and TRT Turkey. He also contributes to CNBC Africa, ENCA, SABC, Newszroom Africa, Bloomberg, Reuters, AFP, Deutsche Welle (Germany), Cape Talk 567, 702 and Business Day TV. He has also advised the Australian & South Korean missions in South Africa. Silke is the author of the book Tracking the Future: Top trends that will shape South Africa and the World and regularly writes columns for Fin24/News24 and The Sunday Times (Johannesburg).
Guest Speaker Daniel Silke is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading political economy analysts and most passionate keynote speakers. His success lies in blending both economic and political trends in highly accessible yet insightful presentations. As Director of the Political Futures Consultancy based in Cape Town, Silke serves a host of major global blue-chip companies with outstanding keynotes and workshops aimed at the conference and events industries. He has over 15 years
Synopsis:
PRESENTATIONS by Daniel Silke
A world of disruption: Global challenges & opportunities in the era of Donald Trump
The world was changing well before Donald Trump took office for a second term as US President. International relations and economic interests were diverging as the BRICS+ nations extended their geo-political footprint. China’s reach into Africa has cemented relations with Beijing while dangerous geo-political conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine threaten regional stability. Electorates in the West remain increasingly dissatisfied as incumbents battle to retain power amidst inflation, rates and economic growth pressures. However, since taking office, Donald Trump is re-setting US domestic policy with collateral effects globally. Understanding the complex inter-play of these dynamics and how it may affect the domestic and global economy is now an essential element to strategic planning and business stability. Don’t miss this essential presentation that explores these dynamic issues from acclaimed Keynote Speaker, Daniel Silk
A new world dis(Order): Trump, Trade and Global Transformation in 2025 & Beyond
In a very short period, new US President Donald Trump has embarked on a controversial review of exisiting trade protocols with both allies and competitors. Similarly, US foreign policy goals seem to be shifting as the international order of the past looks set to be tested and perhaps altered. All these connecting issues have profound consequences for the global economy and the positioning of business as they pursue new and exisiting markets for growth. Understanding the complex inter-play of these increasingly volatile geo-political dynamics is now an essential element to strategic planning and business stability. Don’t miss this essential presentation - customised for regions of the world - that explores these dynamic issues from acclaimed Keynote Speaker, Daniel Silke
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Brave GNU World 2025: Global & Domestic Risks Impacting South Africa
South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) confronts pressing domestic and international challenges to revitalise and grow the economy. Explore the options for the GNU as it faces economic headwinds and political pressures in a critical year.
South Africa
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The State of the Nation 2025: Can South Africa find its illusive ‘on-Switch’?
Flagship latest economic & political issues affecting South Africa now and into the near future. Includes an overview of global macro-economic & political conditions. Customisable to include relevant industry key points. South Africa
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Impact: South Africa & the World - The Global Economic & Political Environment: Prospects for South Africa
A global overview of key international economic and political-risk issues and that may impact South Africa. Includes an analysis of core economic challenges facing the country and assesses whether domestic policy can kickstart recovery.
South Africa
Corporate
Convention,
Boardroom
South Africa Budget 2025: Special Event Analysis
Bookable as a preview prior to the South African national Budget or as a post-Budget analysis for the first quarter of 2025.
South Africa
Convention
Boardroom
Africa’s Next Move: Growth Prospects Amidst Global & Regional Change
A comprehensive and fully updated macro-economic, political and social theme overview of the state of Africa in 2025.
Africa International
Convention
The Age of Disruption: Recognising & Responding to Political & Economic Risk
Broad identification & analysis of the major global risk factors affecting business now and in the future. Includes issues of Trade Uncertainty, New Power Relations, Climate Change, Social Cohesion, Political & Military Conflict, Declining Democracies, Debt, Demographics & AI influences. Is your business ready to thrive under pressure?
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Uncertainty is the Only Guarantee: The World in 2025 and Beyond
A macro-overview of the current political and economic state of the world with customisable industry and regional focus. Managing uncertainty remains critical to business success.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The New World (Disorder): The West versus the Rest – The BRICS, Geo-Political Risk and Economic Competition.
The world is more uncertain today than in recent times as multiple crises (polycrisis) take centre stage and shift economic, political, business and trade relationships. An analysis of the shifting power relations as the USA, China and the Global South diverge.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Megatrends: 2025 & Beyond: Political, Social Economic & Technological themes to shape the next decade.
An entertaining yet analytical tour of some of the major political, economic, social and technological megatrends affecting business, their clients and consumers in 2025 and beyond. Customisable to a wide range of industries.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The Travel & Tourism Economy: The Global Political Economy & its Impact on the Travel & Hospitality Sector.
The coming years are set to be defined by increasing global competition anchored by the USA and China. Delve into the critical issues at stake for business. Special themed keynote directed at the travel and hospitality sectors. Covers key economic indicators and trends with special reference to these industries.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The Consumer of the Future: The Global Political Economy & its Impact on the Consumer & Retail Space.
Special themed keynote directed at the retail and consumer sectors. Covers key economic indicators and trends with special reference to these industries.
Global
Convention
Boardroom
A world of disruption: Global challenges & opportunities in the era of Donald Trump
The world was changing well before Donald Trump took office for a second term as US President. International relations and economic interests were diverging as the BRICS+ nations extended their geo-political footprint. China’s reach into Africa has cemented relations with Beijing while dangerous geo-political conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine threaten regional stability. Electorates in the West remain increasingly dissatisfied as incumbents battle to retain power amidst inflation, rates and economic growth pressures. However, since taking office, Donald Trump is re-setting US domestic policy with collateral effects globally. Understanding the complex inter-play of these dynamics and how it may affect the domestic and global economy is now an essential element to strategic planning and business stability. Don’t miss this essential presentation that explores these dynamic issues from acclaimed Keynote Speaker, Daniel Silk
A new world dis(Order): Trump, Trade and Global Transformation in 2025 & Beyond
In a very short period, new US President Donald Trump has embarked on a controversial review of exisiting trade protocols with both allies and competitors. Similarly, US foreign policy goals seem to be shifting as the international order of the past looks set to be tested and perhaps altered. All these connecting issues have profound consequences for the global economy and the positioning of business as they pursue new and exisiting markets for growth. Understanding the complex inter-play of these increasingly volatile geo-political dynamics is now an essential element to strategic planning and business stability. Don’t miss this essential presentation - customised for regions of the world - that explores these dynamic issues from acclaimed Keynote Speaker, Daniel Silke
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Brave GNU World 2025: Global & Domestic Risks Impacting South Africa
South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) confronts pressing domestic and international challenges to revitalise and grow the economy. Explore the options for the GNU as it faces economic headwinds and political pressures in a critical year.
South Africa
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The State of the Nation 2025: Can South Africa find its illusive ‘on-Switch’?
Flagship latest economic & political issues affecting South Africa now and into the near future. Includes an overview of global macro-economic & political conditions. Customisable to include relevant industry key points. South Africa
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Impact: South Africa & the World - The Global Economic & Political Environment: Prospects for South Africa
A global overview of key international economic and political-risk issues and that may impact South Africa. Includes an analysis of core economic challenges facing the country and assesses whether domestic policy can kickstart recovery.
South Africa
Corporate
Convention,
Boardroom
South Africa Budget 2025: Special Event Analysis
Bookable as a preview prior to the South African national Budget or as a post-Budget analysis for the first quarter of 2025.
South Africa
Convention
Boardroom
Africa’s Next Move: Growth Prospects Amidst Global & Regional Change
A comprehensive and fully updated macro-economic, political and social theme overview of the state of Africa in 2025.
Africa International
Convention
The Age of Disruption: Recognising & Responding to Political & Economic Risk
Broad identification & analysis of the major global risk factors affecting business now and in the future. Includes issues of Trade Uncertainty, New Power Relations, Climate Change, Social Cohesion, Political & Military Conflict, Declining Democracies, Debt, Demographics & AI influences. Is your business ready to thrive under pressure?
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Uncertainty is the Only Guarantee: The World in 2025 and Beyond
A macro-overview of the current political and economic state of the world with customisable industry and regional focus. Managing uncertainty remains critical to business success.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The New World (Disorder): The West versus the Rest – The BRICS, Geo-Political Risk and Economic Competition.
The world is more uncertain today than in recent times as multiple crises (polycrisis) take centre stage and shift economic, political, business and trade relationships. An analysis of the shifting power relations as the USA, China and the Global South diverge.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
Megatrends: 2025 & Beyond: Political, Social Economic & Technological themes to shape the next decade.
An entertaining yet analytical tour of some of the major political, economic, social and technological megatrends affecting business, their clients and consumers in 2025 and beyond. Customisable to a wide range of industries.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The Travel & Tourism Economy: The Global Political Economy & its Impact on the Travel & Hospitality Sector.
The coming years are set to be defined by increasing global competition anchored by the USA and China. Delve into the critical issues at stake for business. Special themed keynote directed at the travel and hospitality sectors. Covers key economic indicators and trends with special reference to these industries.
Global
Corporate
Convention
Boardroom
The Consumer of the Future: The Global Political Economy & its Impact on the Consumer & Retail Space.
Special themed keynote directed at the retail and consumer sectors. Covers key economic indicators and trends with special reference to these industries.
Global
Convention
Boardroom
PRESENTATIONS by Daniel Silke
A world of disruption: Global challeng
A world of disruption: Global challeng
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INTRODUCTION TO DANIEL SILKE
The following introduction is a suggested draft only. It may be used in its entirety or parts thereof when presenting Daniel on stage prior to his presentation.
“Daniel Silke is one of South Africa's leading Independent Political Analysts and Keynote Speakers covering South African, African and Global political and economic issues. As a renowned Futurist and commentator, his insightful, entertaining and predictive presentations on topical issues are in great demand. Silke holds a Masters Degree in South African and International Politics and has served, in a senior capacity, both as a Member of the Provincial Parliament and as a City Councillor in Cape Town He lectures and consults to major corporates, academic institutions and think-tanks both locally and overseas. He is currently the Director of Political Futures Consulting and also regularly appears in print, on the Internet and on radio & television both in South Africa and abroad. Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you - Daniel Silke.”
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
•Most of Daniel’s presentations require a large-screen PowerPoint capability. Daniel’s presentations rely on both text and visuals and it is essential that PowerPoint is available.
•He will use a laptop on stage in front of him - on the podium - at all times.
•Daniel is an animated speaker and does prefer direct eye contact with his audience.
•He prefers a cordless lavaliere (lapel) microphone where possible.
•Daniel does not release any copies of his PowerPoint presentations for general use although the audience is naturally welcome to take notes.
•He does not use pre-written speeches and only uses abbreviated notes during his presentation.
The following introduction is a suggested draft only. It may be used in its entirety or parts thereof when presenting Daniel on stage prior to his presentation.
“Daniel Silke is one of South Africa's leading Independent Political Analysts and Keynote Speakers covering South African, African and Global political and economic issues. As a renowned Futurist and commentator, his insightful, entertaining and predictive presentations on topical issues are in great demand. Silke holds a Masters Degree in South African and International Politics and has served, in a senior capacity, both as a Member of the Provincial Parliament and as a City Councillor in Cape Town He lectures and consults to major corporates, academic institutions and think-tanks both locally and overseas. He is currently the Director of Political Futures Consulting and also regularly appears in print, on the Internet and on radio & television both in South Africa and abroad. Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you - Daniel Silke.”
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
•Most of Daniel’s presentations require a large-screen PowerPoint capability. Daniel’s presentations rely on both text and visuals and it is essential that PowerPoint is available.
•He will use a laptop on stage in front of him - on the podium - at all times.
•Daniel is an animated speaker and does prefer direct eye contact with his audience.
•He prefers a cordless lavaliere (lapel) microphone where possible.
•Daniel does not release any copies of his PowerPoint presentations for general use although the audience is naturally welcome to take notes.
•He does not use pre-written speeches and only uses abbreviated notes during his presentation.
INTRODUCTION TO DANIEL SILKE
The following introduction is a suggested draft only. It may be used in its entirety or parts t
The following introduction is a suggested draft only. It may be used in its entirety or parts t
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